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Virtual Summit between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Finland H.E. Ms. Sanna Marin
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the Finland H.E. Ms Sanna Marin on 16 March 2021.
India and Finland enjoy warm and friendly relations based on shared values of democracy, freedom and rules based international order. Both countries have very close cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, education, innovation, Science & Technology as well as Research and Development. Both sides also have ongoing collaboration in the joint development of a Quantum Computer using Artificial Intelligence to address societal challenges. Around 100 Finnish companies are actively operating in India in various sectors such as telecom, elevators, machinery and energy including Renewable Energy. Around 30 Indian companies are also active in Finland mainly in IT, auto-components and hospitality sector.
During the Summit, the two leaders will cover the entire spectrum of bilateral relationship and will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Virtual Summit will provide a blueprint for the future expansion and diversification of India-Finland Partnership.
Ministry of Defence
CMDE KRISHNA S SUBRA-MANIAN, VSM 

With profound grief and heavy heart, we regret to announce the sad demise of a senior naval veteran, Cmde KS Subra-Manian, VSM  on 04 June 2023 at Coimbatore, at the age of 94, leaving many to mourn the demise of an accomplished military officer and spirited submariner. The veteran had a glorious career in the Indian Navy. His wife had predeceased him a few years ago and he is now survived by two sons and a daughter.
Cmde Subra-Manian was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 September 1951. In April 1962, he was selected to attend HMS Dolphin, the home of the Royal Navy’s submarine service. Later, he went on to train for the Foxtrot class submarines in the erstwhile USSR.
Cmde Subra-Manian was at the forefront of submarine operations. He was among pioneers that formulated ground-breaking tactics and laid the foundation for a strong submarine arm in the Navy. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, he was widely regarded as trailblazer and played an instrumental role in shaping the future of submarine warfare for India. His high dedication, exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the safety of his crew earned him the highest respect of his shipmates.
It was freezing cold at the submarine construction yard at Riga in Latvia on 08 December 1967 when the then Cdr KS Subra-Manian read out the commissioning warrant of INS Kalvari. It was then that the Indian Navy opened a new chapter in its history by adding the submarine arm into its arsenal. As INS Kalvari sailed into sea from Riga under the command of Cdr Subra-Manian, braving a 19000 nautical mile passage through rough seas, and entered Visakhapatnam on 06 Jul 1968, a new dawn had indeed broken on the Indian landscape.
That was not all. “The heroic Arm”, INS Virbahu, was also commissioned as a full-fledged submarine ‘Mother Base’ under his command on 19 May 1971.
Cmde Subra-Manian retired from active service on 01 Jul 1978 from the position of Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command.
The passing of the first submarine Commanding Officer leaves the entire submarine community with a sense of profound loss and bereavement. The immense impact he had on the arm and those that served with him will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
The Indian Navy offers its heartfelt and deepest condolences to Cmde KS Subra-Manian’s family and near and dear ones.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, during the financial year 2018-19, has created Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund  with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore. The FIDF scheme provides concessional finance to the Eligible Entities , including State Governments/Union Territories and State entities for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities through the interest subvention up-to 3% per annum for providing the concessional finance by the Nodal Loaning Entities  at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum. The objectives of FIDF are;  Creation and modernization of capture & culture fisheries infrastructure,  Creation of Marine Aquaculture Infrastructure,  Creation and modernization of Inland Fisheries Infrastructure,  Reduce post- harvest losses and improve domestic marketing facilities through infrastructure support,  To bridge the resource gap and facilitate completion of ongoing infrastructure projects.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
74 REPUBLIC DAY AT KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, IIT CHENNAI
The 74th Republic Day was celebrated in Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Chennai with great enthusiasm and pride. The school building was decorated with tricoloured flowerpots and lights. The day started with the unfurling of the tricolour by the Chief Guest Ms T. Rukmani, Offg. Deputy Commissioner, KVS RO Chennai. Principal Dr M Manickasamy, in his address, introduced the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour, Mrs. S. Mythili, PGT Mathematics, KV IIT Chennai, both of whom are superannuating this year. Along with the warm words of welcome, the principal insisted the audience not to pass this day as any other holiday but to introspect the duties they have fulfilled as an Indian citizen. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour were honoured with a shawl and a memento. The Guest of Honour, in her address, spoke on the responsibilities of students. She urged them to be ambitious, set goals, plan for them and work diligently towards achieving them.
The cultural programme unfolded with Villupattu by the students of the Balavatika and the Primary on the theme “Unity in Diversity”. This was followed by stirring speeches by the students of the Balavatika, Primary and the Secondary in English and Hindi, which instilled patriotic fervour. Students displayed their skills in Yoga and brought the stage alive with their passion and love of the motherland through their group songs and group dance. The winners of the various academic, cultural, oratorical, and extra-curricular activities were presented Cash awards, certificates, and prizes. The Instrumental fusion of patriotic songs was a perfect ending for the cultural bonanza.
The Chief Guest, Ms T. Rukmani, in her address, highlighted that the Republic Day is a day to value the constitution and everyone should invariably celebrate the birth of democracy. Madam insisted that students should first learn to respect their mothers, which in turn would lead to respect for motherland. She opined that students should strive hard to strengthen their arithmetic skills and language literacy. Madam made a special mention about the performance of the Balavatika students, the partners in NEP, who were dressed up as the former Indian presidents. Madam also gave a special appreciation to Master V. Brahaand of X C, who bagged I Rank in State level VVM 2023, Master Keerthivasan who exhibited his oratorical skills through his Tamil speech on Subash Chandra Bose at the Raj Bhawan, and all the young artists who displayed their drawing skills in expressing the mantras given in the book “The Exam Warrior”. Madam was in high praise for all the parents who extended their valuable support for bringing out the student’s talents.
Vice Principal Mr. Rajesh Kumar Mishra proposed the Vote of thanks. The program ended with the message to create a great nation through collective efforts from all individuals. Sweets were distributed to all the students.
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National Security Council Secretariat
India’s NSCS Hosts Meeting of BIMSTEC
Expert Group on Cyber Security
The National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India is organizing a two day Meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation on 14-15 July 2022 in New Delhi. The Meeting is based on the agreement made during the meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs held at Bangkok in March 2019 that the BIMSTEC Expert Group will formulate an Action plan to deal with Cyber Security challenges in the BIMSTEC Region.
The in-person meeting is being chaired by the National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt General Rajesh Pant and will witness the participation of delegates from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. All the delegates are experts in Cyber Security from their respective Government organization.
BIMSTEC Cyber Security Experts meet at National Security Council Secretariat.
India as a lead Country for Security Sector in BIMSTEC forum has taken the initiative to organize this meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation and develop a Plan of Action on cyber security. The BIMSTEC Member States are being represented by the senior officials of their respective Government organisations which deals with cyber security and incident response.
The main objective of this BIMSTEC Expert Group meeting is to formulate the Action Plan which will bolster coordination and collaboration amongst the BIMSTEC Member States for strengthening Cyber Security in the use of ICTs. This Action plan will cover the mechanisms for the exchanges of cyber related information, cybercrime, protection of critical information infrastructures, cyber incident response and international developments related to cyber norms. The Action Plan has been proposed to be implemented within the time frame of 5 years after which the Experts Group on Cyber Security will review the Action Plan.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 202.79 Cr
Over 3.86 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,45,026
18,313 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.47%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.57%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 202.79 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,68,10,586 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.86 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10411302
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|
2nd Dose
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10087674
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|
Precaution Dose
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6219109
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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18429788
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17666785
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|
Precaution Dose
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11958818
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Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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38674262
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|
2nd Dose
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27320571
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
61068357
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2nd Dose
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|
50723244
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
559348121
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|
2nd Dose
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|
508014033
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Precaution Dose
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|
16910501
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
203655603
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|
2nd Dose
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|
195104198
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Precaution Dose
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|
11928700
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
127420785
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|
2nd Dose
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|
121920445
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Precaution Dose
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|
31099426
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
7,81,16,554
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Total
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2,02,79,61,722
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,45,026. Active cases now constitute 0.33% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.47%. 20,742 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,32,67,571.
18,313 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,25,337 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.36 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.57% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.31%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 479
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 190.48 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 190.48 Crore  today. More than 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10405865
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2nd Dose
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10025451
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Precaution Dose
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4948188
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|
FLWs
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1st Dose
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18417015
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|
2nd Dose
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17556995
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Precaution Dose
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7984803
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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30669820
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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10200272
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58770428
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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|
43308651
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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556299136
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|
2nd Dose
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|
482415129
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
301682
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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203065944
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|
2nd Dose
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189073427
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Precaution Dose
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833272
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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126971078
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2nd Dose
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117830069
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Precaution Dose
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15777038
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1004599286
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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870409994
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Precaution Dose
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29844983
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Total
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1904854263
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 9th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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31
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2nd Dose
|
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525
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Precaution Dose
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12099
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
55
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2nd Dose
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1142
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Precaution Dose
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29336
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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|
156445
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
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305222
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
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|
28365
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
84499
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
32957
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|
2nd Dose
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305879
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Precaution Dose
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14351
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
5313
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2nd Dose
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69453
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Precaution Dose
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25552
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3873
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2nd Dose
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46837
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Precaution Dose
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85853
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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227039
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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813557
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Precaution Dose
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167191
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Total
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1207787
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Defence
AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV
INDIAN NAVY@75
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav  to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence, commemorative visits are being undertaken by Indian Navy ships to foreign ports in every continent . Details are as follows:-
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Continent
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Port Call/ Country
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IN Ship
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-
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Asia
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Muscat, Oman
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Chennai, Betwa
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Singapore
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Saryu
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-
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Africa
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Mombasa, Kenya
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Trikand
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Australia
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Perth, Australia
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Sumedha
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North America
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San Diego, USA
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Satpura
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South America
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Tarkash
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Europe
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London, UK
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Tarangini
Various activities and events are being planned at each of these ports by Indian Missions on 15 August 2022 during the visit by IN Ships. The most significant amongst these would be the hoisting of our tri colour onboard these ships in the presence of Indian diaspora and distinguished local dignitaries. This event is spread across six Continents, three Oceans and in six different Time Zones.
Other activities being planned include official calls by IN crew on senior leadership of host country, participation by IN contingent/ Guard at the Flag Hoisting Ceremony in the respective Embassies, band performance at a prominent public place/ auditorium, ship open to visitors, visit by school children/ Indian diaspora, deck reception and various cultural events as organised by Indian Embassies.
At London , the crew of INS Tarangini would be paying homage to the Indian soldiers, who gave the supreme sacrifice during the two World Wars, at the Commonwealth Memorial gates. Similarly, a ceremonial wreath laying by the IN ship crew/ delegation is scheduled at Kranji War Memorial and the INA Marker at Singapore. At Mombassa , the IN crew will participate in the inauguration of a commemorative pillar in the Battlefield area of Taita Taveta region where Indian soldier fought and sacrificed their lives whilst serving under East Africa campaign of World War – I. The commemorative events will also include battlefield tours, a mobile exhibition and a Light and Sound show at Fort Jesus highlighting the contribution of the Indian soldiers in WW-I as well as India’s struggle for independence.
The 75th year of India’s Independence Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an occasion to reinvigorate and reemphasise India’s maritime moorings. Towards this, a large number of activities have been undertaken by the Indian Navy over the last one year both within the country and abroad. Commemorative ship visits to 75 Indian ports in the year 2021-22, President’s Fleet Review aligned with the 75th year of independence, Lokayan 2022 , display of monumental national flag at Mumbai, community outreach programs across all coastal districts of India, freedom run at various cities, sailing regattas, mountaineering/ cycling expeditions, blood donation camps, coastal cleanup efforts, seminars/ events on India’s rich maritime heritage, and felicitation of gallantry award winners and war veterans  are some of the prominent events undertaken.
Ministry of Culture
Culture Minister presides over the meeting of Central Advisory Board on Culture
Culture Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel chaired the meeting of the Central Advisory Board on Culture  today at Gandhi Smriti,  New Delhi. The meeting was organized in hybrid mode in which all the members participated. While some members attended the meeting physically others attended it virtually.
In the meeting detailed discussions were held on the ongoing activities undertaken by the government and the way ahead in the celebration of 75 years of India’s independence – “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The Members of the CABC took cognizance of the activities and gave their valuable suggestions in this regard.
During the course of the daylong meeting, detailed discussions were held about the various other activities undertaken by the ministry like in the area of performing arts, museums and cultural spaces, activities of the various academies and knowledge institutions funded by the ministry of culture. A detailed presentation was also made on the various activities undertaken by the Archeological Survey of India in recent years.
During the discussion, the Members advised the Ministry of Culture to evolve more programmes and to intensify the existing policy programmes to focus attention on creativity at different levels of Indian society, and different regions, which has either been neglected or not sustained through the existing institutional mechanism.
The Members also recommended close monitoring of the Artiste centric approach in taking up welfare measures to ameliorate the working and living conditions of the Artistes.
The Culture Minister welcomed the suggestions and assured the Members that appropriate actions would be taken by the ministry for promotion, development and preservation of India’s rich culture and heritage, especially of those parts of our heritage which have been neglected till now.
The meeting was attended by members Dr Anupama Hoskere, Prof. Chandan Kumar, Dr Chandra Prakash, Shri Chetan Joshi, Shri Ravindra Bajpai, Shri Devendra Sharma, Ven Lama Chospel Zotpa, Smt Manju Borah, Dr Vikram Sampath, Prof. Dr Achintya Biswas, Prof. Michel Danino, Shri S. N Sethuram, Dr Saroj Rani, Shri Sahamsher Singh Manhas, Dr B. R Mani and Prof Basant Shinde.
Besides the members, the meeting was attended by Secretary, Culture Shri Raghvendra Singh who is also the member convener of the committee as well as by senior officers of the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Defence
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF  VISITS WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND IN MUMBAI
: Mumbai, March 16, 2022
Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command visited Mumbai from 14 to 16 March 2022. On arrival, the Admiral laid wreath at the Gaurav Stambh, Naval Dockyard  and was presented the Guard of Honour. Thereafter, he called on Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
The combined Area of Responsibility of the Western & Eastern Naval Commands is about ten times the landmass of India. The two Commanders-in-Chief discussed various issues of operational importance towards enhancing India’s maritime security.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Major ports register 3.91% growth
During april to june this year over the same period last year
The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 3.91% and together handled 174.02 Million Tonnes of cargo during the period April to June, 2018 as against 167.48 Million Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year.
For the period from April- June 2018, nine ports - Kolkata including Haldia, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Kamarajar, Chennai, Cochin, New Mangalore, JNPT and Deendayal  Port have registered positive growth in traffic.
Cargo traffic handled at Major Ports:
- The highest growth was registered by Kamarajar Port , followed by Kolkata including Haldia , Paradip , Cochin 7.85%) and Visakhapatnam 
- Kamarajar Port growth was mainly due to increase in Other Liquids by 29.63%, Other Misc. Cargo by 15.06%, POL by 7.51% and Thermal & Steam Coal by 4.93% .
- In Kolkata Port, overall growth was 10.21%. Kolkata Dock System  registered traffic growth of 2.82%. Whereas Haldia Dock Complex  registered impressive growth of 13.49% which is highest among all the Major Ports.
- During the period April to June 2018, Deendayal  Port handled the highest volume of traffic i.e. 29.13 Million tonnes , followed by Paradip with 26.64 Million Tonnes , JNPT with 17.37 Million Tonnes , Visakhapatnam with 16.20 Million Tonnes  and Kolkata including Haldia with 15.13 Million Tonnes . Together, these five ports handled around 60% of Major Port Traffic.
- Commodity-wise percentage share of POL was maximum i.e. 30.36%, followed by Container , Thermal & Steam Coal , Other Misc. Cargo , Coking & Other Coal , Iron Ore & Pellets , Other Liquid , Finished Fertilizer  and FRM .